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The Jolly Barnyard

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The Jolly Barnyard by Annie North Bedford is a charming children's book that depicts a delightful day on Farmer Brown's farm. As the farmer tends to his duties, the animals come together to celebrate his birthday with thoughtful gifts and gestures, each reflecting their unique personalities. This heartwarming story emphasises themes of gratitude and community in a playful barnyard setting.
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Format: Hardback
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This delightful children's book offers a charming exploration of barnyard life, filled with engaging characters and playful rhymes. It may appeal to young readers who enjoy colourful illustrations and rhythmic storytelling while learning valuable lessons about farm animals and friendship.

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The Jolly Barnyard

it's Farmer Brown's birthday, and the animals are deciding what they'll do for him on his special day."Cluck! I will give him eggs," said the hen. / Said the rooster, "I'll wake him in the mornings, then." / "Baa-aa, we'll give him wool," said the sheep. / "For our fleece is soft and warm and deep.

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In this classic Little Golden Book from the illustrator of Tootle, The Little Red Caboose, and Scuffy the Tugboat, it's Farmer Brown's birthday, and the animals are deciding what they'll do for him on his special day.

The Jolly Barnyard brings to life the charming and cheerful celebration as each animal offers their unique gift to Farmer Brown.

"Cluck! I will give him eggs," said the hen. Said the rooster, "I'll wake him in the mornings, then." "Baa-aa, we'll give him wool," said the sheep. "For our fleece is soft and warm and deep."

Series: Little Golden Book

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The Jolly Barnyard is a beloved classic for young children, praised for its charming illustrations and rhythmic storytelling. Reviewers appreciate its engaging introduction to farm animals and the way it gently conveys lessons about friendship and sharing. It is often recommended for its ability to capture the attention of young readers with its vibrant and friendly narrative style.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780375828423

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 11 May 2004

Country: United States

Imprint: Random House Inc

Illustration: FULL COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Tibor Gergely
  • Illustrated by Tibor Gergely

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 168.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 113g

Pages: 24

About the Author

Annie North Bedford is a children's author known for Walt Disney's The Ugly Duckling, Walt Disney's Mary Poppins, Little Golden Book Farm Favorites, Mickey Mouse Flies the Christmas Mail, and The Jolly Barnyard. Tibor Gergely, who was born in Hungary in 1900 and emigrated to the US in 1939, was one of the most prolific of the early Little Golden Books illustrators. He brought to life many classic and beloved LGB characters, including Tootle,the Little Red Caboose,and Scuffy the Tugboat. He died in 1978.

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